A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Dilatory
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Inclined to defer or put off what ought to be done at
once; given the procrastination; delaying; Procrastinating; loitering;
as, a dilatory servant.
Dilatory meaning & definition 1 of Dilatory.
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[tending] to delay or [procrastinate]; slow; [tardy]
Dilatory meaning & definition 2 of Dilatory.
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slow and likely to cause delay:
Dilatory meaning & definition 3 of Dilatory.
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